Rice University
Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook: Population
A definition of "population" as it refers to statistics.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using the Wrong Sampling Frame: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain sampling frames. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Using the Wrong Sampling Frame."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Sample: Lesson 17
This lesson introduces and defines the terms sample and population. It is 17 of 18 in the series titled "Sample."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Unbiased Sampling Methods: Lesson 1
This lesson will define the term unbiased sample, and present the different types of unbiased sampling methods (e.g. simple random sample, stratified random sample, systematic random sample). It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Unbiased...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Sample and Population: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces and defines the terms sample and population. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Sample and Population."
Web Center for Social Research Methods
Research Methods Knowledge Base: Probability Sampling
This site from Cornell University contains great information on random or probability sampling. Definitely a site worth checking out on the subject.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Inter Math: Sample
This site gives a description of a sample (of a population). The page offers information on various types of sampling. There are links to related terms, everyday examples, more information, and the interactive check point involving...
University of Glasgow
Statistics Glossary: Target Population
Go to this site for a brief definition for what the target population of a sample is along with an example problem.